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href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/18.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the LORD was my support.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/18.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They attacked me at a moment when I was in distress, but the LORD supported me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />They confronted me in the day of my calamity, but the LORD was my support.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />They confronted me in the day of my calamity, But the LORD was my support.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />They confronted me in the day of my disaster, But the LORD was my support.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They confronted me in the day of my calamity, But the LORD was my stay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />They confronted me in the day of my calamity, But the LORD was my stay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />They confronted me in the day of my disaster, But Yahweh was my support.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They confronted me in the day of my disaster, But the LORD was my support.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They confronted me in the day of my calamity, but the LORD was my support.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They confronted me in the day of my distress, but the LORD was my support. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />They came upon me in the day of my calamity; But Jehovah was my stay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />On the day disaster struck, they came and attacked, but you defended me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />They came upon me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />On the day when I faced disaster, they confronted me, but the LORD came to my defense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When I was in trouble, they attacked me, but the LORD protected me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They confronted me in the day of my calamity, but the LORD was my support.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD helped me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They came on me in the day of my calamity, but the LORD was my support.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />They attacked me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They came on me in the day of my calamity, but Yahweh was my support. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />They go before me in a day of my calamity "" And YHWH is for a support to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> They go before me in a day of my calamity And Jehovah is for a support to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They will anticipate me in the day of my calamity, and Jehovah will be a support to me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />They prevented me in the day of my affliction: and the Lord became my protector. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 17:19>They intercepted me in the day of my affliction, and the Lord became my protector.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They attacked me on my day of distress, but the LORD was my support. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They confronted me in the day of my calamity; but the LORD was my support.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They confronted me in the day of my extremity, but the LORD was my deliverer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He went before me in the day of my adversity and has been to me, LORD JEHOVAH, The Savior.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />They confronted me in the day of my calamity; But the LORD was a stay unto me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />They prevented me in the day of mine affliction: but the Lord was my stay against <i>them</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/18-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=1623" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">The LORD is My Rock</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6923.htm" title="6923: yə·qad·də·mū·nî (V-Piel-Imperf-3mp:: 1cs) -- To come or be in front, meet. A primitive root; to project, i.e. Precede; hence, to anticipate, hasten, meet.">They confronted me</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: ḇə·yō·wm- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">in my day</a> <a href="/hebrew/343.htm" title="343: ’ê·ḏî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Distress, calamity. From the same as 'uwd; oppression; by implication misfortune, ruin.">of calamity,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">but the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">was</a> <a href="/hebrew/4937.htm" title="4937: lə·miš·‘ān (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- A support, a protector, sustenance. Or mishtan; from sha'an; a support, i.e. a protector or sustenance.">my support.</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-19.htm">2 Samuel 22:19</a></span><br />They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-13.htm">Psalm 118:13</a></span><br />I was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD helped me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/94-18.htm">Psalm 94:18</a></span><br />If I say, “My foot is slipping,” Your loving devotion, O LORD, supports me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/9-9.htm">Psalm 9:9</a></span><br />The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-24.htm">Psalm 37:24</a></span><br />Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/54-4.htm">Psalm 54:4</a></span><br />Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-22.htm">Psalm 55:22</a></span><br />Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-20.htm">Psalm 71:20</a></span><br />Though You have shown me many troubles and misfortunes, You will revive me once again. Even from the depths of the earth You will bring me back up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/73-26.htm">Psalm 73:26</a></span><br />My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a></span><br />When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-7.htm">Isaiah 50:7</a></span><br />Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-19.htm">Isaiah 59:19</a></span><br />So shall they fear the name of the LORD where the sun sets, and His glory where it rises. For He will come like a raging flood, driven by the breath of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-19.htm">Jeremiah 1:19</a></span><br />They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.</p><p class="hdg">me in</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-34.htm">Deuteronomy 32:34</a></b></br> <i>Is</i> not this laid up in store with me, <i>and</i> sealed up among my treasures?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/22-19.htm">2 Samuel 22:19</a></b></br> They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/18-17.htm">Jeremiah 18:17</a></b></br> I will scatter them as with an east wind before the enemy; I will shew them the back, and not the face, in the day of their calamity.</p><p class="hdg">but</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1,2,11</a></b></br> To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God <i>is</i> our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/30-6.htm">1 Samuel 30:6</a></b></br> And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/1-15.htm">Attacked</a> <a href="/job/31-23.htm">Calamity</a> <a href="/psalms/18-5.htm">Confronted</a> <a href="/job/31-3.htm">Disaster</a> <a href="/psalms/18-5.htm">Encountered</a> <a href="/psalms/18-5.htm">Prevented</a> <a href="/psalms/16-5.htm">Support</a> <a href="/psalms/18-7.htm">Trouble</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/53-5.htm">Attacked</a> <a href="/psalms/35-26.htm">Calamity</a> <a href="/luke/20-1.htm">Confronted</a> <a href="/psalms/37-19.htm">Disaster</a> <a href="/acts/17-18.htm">Encountered</a> <a href="/psalms/56-13.htm">Prevented</a> <a href="/psalms/18-35.htm">Support</a> <a href="/psalms/18-27.htm">Trouble</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">David praises God for his manifold and marvelous blessings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>They confronted me in my day of calamity</b><br>This phrase reflects a time of intense distress and adversity faced by the psalmist, traditionally identified as David. The "day of calamity" can be understood as a period of severe trial or danger, possibly referring to the numerous challenges David faced, such as Saul's pursuit or battles with surrounding nations. Biblically, calamity often signifies divine testing or the presence of evil forces. The confrontation suggests an aggressive opposition, which can be seen in the broader context of spiritual warfare, as described in <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a>, where believers are reminded of the struggle against spiritual forces of evil. Historically, David's life was marked by numerous confrontations, both physical and spiritual, which are documented in the books of Samuel and Chronicles.<p><b>but the LORD was my support</b><br>This phrase highlights the divine intervention and sustenance provided by God during times of trouble. The term "support" implies a foundation or a source of strength, akin to a rock or fortress, which is a recurring theme in the Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>). This reliance on God as a support is a central tenet of faith, emphasizing trust in God's sovereignty and protection. Theologically, it points to the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God promises to be their protector and deliverer. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus Christ is seen as the ultimate support and cornerstone for believers (<a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">1 Peter 2:6</a>). The assurance of God's support is a source of comfort and hope, encouraging believers to trust in God's unfailing presence and aid during their own times of calamity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">Psalm 18</a>, David is reflecting on his experiences of being pursued by his enemies and how God delivered him. This psalm is a song of gratitude for God's protection and support.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>The adversaries who confronted David during his times of distress. These could be literal enemies like King Saul or metaphorical ones representing trials and tribulations.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/day_of_calamity.htm">Day of Calamity</a></b><br>A period of great distress or trouble in David's life. This could refer to specific events such as Saul's pursuit of David or other times of personal crisis.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His faithfulness and personal relationship with His people. In this verse, God is depicted as David's support and deliverer.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/support.htm">Support</a></b><br>The Hebrew word used here is "mishen," which means a support or stay, indicating God's role as a stabilizing force in times of trouble.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_our_support.htm">God as Our Support</a></b><br>Just as God was David's support during his trials, He remains our steadfast support today. We can rely on Him in our own "days of calamity."<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/facing_adversity_with_faith.htm">Facing Adversity with Faith</a></b><br>David's example teaches us to face our adversities with faith, trusting that God will uphold us even when others confront us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_trials.htm">The Reality of Trials</a></b><br>The presence of enemies and calamities is a reality for believers. However, these challenges are opportunities to experience God's faithfulness and deliverance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_relationship_with_god.htm">Personal Relationship with God</a></b><br>The use of "the LORD" emphasizes a personal relationship. We are encouraged to cultivate a deep, personal connection with God, who is our support.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_deliverance.htm">Gratitude for Deliverance</a></b><br>Like David, we should express gratitude for God's deliverance and support, recognizing His hand in our lives during difficult times.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_some_doubt_psalm_60's_davidic_origin.htm">If Psalm 60 is truly Davidic, why do some scholars assert that the psalm's language or context suggests a later composition, potentially challenging its authenticity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/effects_of_teen_pregnancy.htm">What are the effects of teen pregnancy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_as_a_fortress_conflicting_imagery.htm">Does the imagery in Psalm 144:2, describing God as a fortress, conflict with the concept of a transcendent, non-physical deity elsewhere in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'bring_a_sword'.htm">What does 'The eyes of the Lord' signify?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) <span class= "bld">Prevented.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">fell upon me unawares. </span>See this use of the verb, generally however used in a good sense, in <a href="/psalms/18-5.htm" title="The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me.">Psalm 18:5</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">They prevented me in the day of my calamity</span> (comp. <a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">1 Samuel 23:13-15</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/24-1.htm">1 Samuel 24:1-3</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/26-1.htm">1 Samuel 26:1-4</a>, etc.). <span class="cmt_word">But the Lord was my Stay</span>. God frustrated all the designs of David's foes, and prevented him from falling into their hands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/18-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">They confronted me</span><br /><span class="heb">יְקַדְּמ֥וּנִי</span> <span class="translit">(yə·qad·də·mū·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6923.htm">Strong's 6923: </a> </span><span class="str2">To project, precede, to anticipate, hasten, meet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in my day</span><br /><span class="heb">בְיוֹם־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·yō·wm-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of calamity,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵידִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_343.htm">Strong's 343: </a> </span><span class="str2">Oppression, misfortune, ruin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיְהִי־</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my support.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמִשְׁעָ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(lə·miš·‘ān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4937.htm">Strong's 4937: </a> </span><span class="str2">A support, a protector, sustenance</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/18-18.htm">Psalm 18:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/18-18.htm">Psalm 18:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/18-18.htm">Psalm 18:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/18-18.htm">Psalm 18:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/18-18.htm">Psalm 18:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/18-18.htm">Psalm 18:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/18-18.htm">Psalm 18:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/18-18.htm">Psalm 18:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/18-18.htm">Psalm 18:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/18-18.htm">Psalm 18:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/18-18.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 18:18 They came on me in the day (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/18-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 18:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 18:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/18-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 18:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 18:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>